The UK Office of National Statistics today released data on institutional investors' activity in financial markets during Q3 2005. The table below gives an overview of this widely monitored information, generally known as the "MQ5" [...]
Introducing
Carol Stone, CBE
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Carol Stone, CBE came to Haver Analytics in 2003 following more than 35 years as a financial market economist at major Wall Street financial institutions, most especially Merrill Lynch and Nomura Securities. She has broad experience in analysis and forecasting of flow-of-funds accounts, the federal budget and Federal Reserve operations. At Nomura Securites, among other duties, she developed various indicator forecasting tools and edited a daily global publication produced in London and New York for readers in Tokyo. At Haver Analytics, Carol is a member of the Research Department, aiding database managers with research and documentation efforts, as well as posting commentary on select economic reports. In addition, she conducts Ways-of-the-World, a blog on economic issues for an Episcopal-Church-affiliated website, The Geranium Farm. During her career, Carol served as an officer of the Money Marketeers and the Downtown Economists Club. She has a PhD from NYU's Stern School of Business. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and has a weekend home on Long Island.
Publications by Carol Stone, CBE
Global| Dec 16 2005German Ifo Business Climate Index Approaches Balance in December as Business Confidence Improves
Business is looking better in Germany. Just three days ago, Louise Curley discussed the ZEW Investor Survey, which showed a surprising gain. Now we have the parallel business confidence data compiled by Ifo, a German economic research [...]
- Global| Dec 15 2005
Employment Conditions Firm in Netherlands, Sweden & Korea in October, November Data
Three diverse countries which reported their latest labor fore data today, have shown improving trends in the last couple of months. In the Netherlands, Sweden and South Korea, the most current unemployment rates have decreased and [...]
- Global| Dec 14 2005
Japan's "TANKAN" Better than Expected in December
Nearly all segments of Japanese business had better results than they anticipated in the Bank of Japan's quarterly "TANKAN" Survey. Most notably, the large manufacturing firms, which constitute the closely watched "headline" group, [...]
- Global| Dec 09 2005
UK Trade Balance Decreases in October with Exports Up and Imports Down
Foreign trade developments are always interesting in the UK, since it is involved in so many different kinds of activities: manufacturing, shipping, insurance and oil, to name a few. In October, the balance on goods and services [...]
- Global| Dec 08 2005
Labor Force Data and Hurricanes
The dramatic impact of Hurricane Katrina on local Gulf Coast economies is starting to be quantified by various government statistics. These numbers do not, of course, begin to describe the devastation in the region, but they give it [...]
- Global| Dec 07 2005
Australian GDP Slows to 0.2% Growth in Q3, But Q2's 1.3% Was Strong
The Australian economy expanded a mere 0.2% in Q3, according to data reported at midday today, Canberra time. This was the smallest quarterly increase in a year. Australian GDP data are expressed in chained A$, with fiscal 2004 as the [...]
- Global| Dec 02 2005
UK House Prices Continue Recovery in November
House prices are a major economic indicator for the UK. They are seen by many as a measure of the housing market, and also as a gauge of consumer confidence and spending potential. So after a substantial run-up in those prices from [...]
- Global| Dec 01 2005
Indonesia Trade Balance Largely Steady through October, Even with Big Gains in Oil and Non-oil Exports
Indonesia's trade data for October, reported this morning, highlight two unexpected aspects of that oil-producing nation's economic development. In October, its monthly trade surplus was $2.6 billion, a large figure, but not the [...]
- Global| Nov 30 2005
Euro-zone Growth Picks Up to 0.6% in Q3; Chain-Linking Introduced to Eurostat Aggregates
Eurostat made its first full report of Q3 GDP today. Total growth was 0.6%, the same as estimated a couple of weeks ago in the "flash" report for both Euro-zone12 and the EU25 . This new figures represent the routine addition of more [...]
- Global| Nov 30 2005
Chicago Purchasing Managers' "Business Barometer" Holds Up; Prices Accelerate to 26-Year High
The Chicago Purchasing Managers Business Barometer was 61.7 for November, down slightly from October's 62.7, but firmer than forecasts of about 60.0. This was the third straight reading above 60, a favorable performance after about [...]
- Global| Nov 30 2005
Chicago Purchasing Managers' "Business Barometer" Holds Up; Prices Accelerate to 26-Year High
The Chicago Purchasing Managers Business Barometer was 61.7 for November, down slightly from October's 62.7, but firmer than forecasts of about 60.0. This was the third straight reading above 60, a favorable performance after about [...]
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